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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.89, 36,713.32 and 14,668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.89, 36,713.32 and 14,668.52 is: 20,241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.89 : 36,713.32 = 14,668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.89/36,713.32 = 14,668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.89x = 36,713.32 × 14,668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.89x = 538,529,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,529,848.45/26,605.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.00

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